Vidette, Georgia facts for kids
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Vidette, Georgia
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Location in Burke County and the state of Georgia
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| Country | United States |
| State | Georgia |
| County | Burke |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.97 sq mi (2.52 km2) |
| • Land | 0.97 sq mi (2.52 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 351 ft (107 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 103 |
| • Density | 105.86/sq mi (40.85/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 13-79416 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0324706 |
Vidette is a small city in Burke County, Georgia, United States. In 2020, about 103 people lived there. It is part of the larger Augusta, Georgia metropolitan area. You can find Vidette where State Routes 24 and 305 meet.
History of Vidette
The Georgia General Assembly officially made Vidette a town in 1908. The town was named after a person called Dr. Vidette.
Geography of Vidette
Vidette is located in the western part of Burke County. Its exact spot is 33°2′13″N 82°14′55″W / 33.03694°N 82.24861°W. It is about 14 miles (23 km) west of Waynesboro, which is the main city of the county.
The United States Census Bureau says that Vidette covers a total area of about 1.0 square mile (2.5 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no water.
Population Changes in Vidette
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 75 | — | |
| 1920 | 569 | 658.7% | |
| 1930 | 202 | −64.5% | |
| 1940 | 160 | −20.8% | |
| 1950 | 159 | −0.6% | |
| 1960 | 103 | −35.2% | |
| 2000 | 112 | — | |
| 2010 | 112 | 0.0% | |
| 2020 | 103 | −8.0% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 1850-1870 1880 1890-1910 1920-1930 1930-1940 1940-1950 1960-19801980-2000 |
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In 2010, the 2010 United States census showed that 112 people lived in Vidette. By 2020, the population had gone down slightly to 103 people.
See also
In Spanish: Vidette para niños
